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Medical AssistantUnder the direction of the physician, performs a variety of clinical and clerical services to support physician practice in an outpatient setting.Duties & Responsibilities:Assists nursing/medical staff with tasks related to preliminary assessment, education, and documentation of patient condition and the presenting health complaint including:Obtaining vital signs and other pertinent health information, i.e. conducts patient screenings during intake process.Administration of basic tests by healthcare providers such as EKG, spirometry, pulse oximetry, Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), etc.Informing the patient of test preparations and directions to diagnostic/treatment areas.Obtain specimens by noninvasive techniques, and collect blood specimens via capillary and venipuncture technique.Assists medical/nursing staff with tasks or diagnostic/therapeutic procedures appropriate to experience, training and skill level.Responds to patient inquires (both in person and by telephone) and relays information to the appropriate clinical staff based on the nature of the inquiry.Transports or accompanies patients as directed.Documents patient medications for medication reconciliation by history.Administers approved injections per appropriate protocol.Assists in collection and processing of patient specimens. Performs and documents point of care specimen testing.Performs necessary follow-up to obtain laboratory/test results and other pertinent medical record information; records lab data.Maintains patient care environment in compliance with safety and infection control requirements including but not limited to ordering, stocking, and monitoring usage of linen, forms and supplies; disposal of soiled and used patient care supplies; sterilization of equipment.Performs and documents quality control tests on equipment as appropriate.Cleans and sterilizes equipment and maintains appropriate cleaning logs per policy.Obtains pre-authorizations and referrals.Maintains patient files and medical records; extracts clinical/demographic information as required.Schedules patient appointments.Checks patients in and out, requisitions charts/studies, registers patients and activates accounts according to hospital procedures.Records lab data.Assists other staff with office reception and business support functions.Collects cash payments from patients and keeps accurate record of cash collections.Performs related duties as assigned.Participates or assists with initiatives to promote effective process design, development and implementation of EHR and other technologies; Participates in improvement projects and on assigned committees.Minimum Qualifications Required:High school graduation or equivalent.Possession of a current/valid certification as a Certified Medical Assistant by an approved certifying board as defined by the employing institution. The approved certifying boards include; American Association of Medical Assistant (AAMA), American Medical Technologists (AMT), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCTI) and/or National Health career Association (NHA).Possession of a current/valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support CPR Certification.To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates.
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chicago, IL, 60601, US
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